Babinda Conference Debates Dependents Allowance and Recruitment
The Babinda meeting discusses government dependents allowances for front line families and whether to raise the amount. Speakers urge stronger support, while others point to Cairns funds and local examples as models. They consider increasing aid to maintain decency and comfort, with mixed views on practical outcomes for recruitment efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Barnes
Kirke
Cairns
Babinda
Hodgetts
Becker
Australia
Griffin
Charman
W. Williams
Hedgets
Booker
J. Kirke
eHed
Babirda
ALF
Tie Delepare
Et Thin
Recruiting push praised by sergeant and speaker
A speaker lauds Sergeant Mackay for his recruiting prowess, noting returned servicemen as key agents and highlighting Cairns and Melbourne as strong sources. He cites a volunteer with seven children and discusses staffing arrangements under the State recruiting command to maximize enlistments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Sydney
Cairns
Williams
Mackay
The Unborn film shown to warn of unborn child harm
The Chronicle reviews The Unborn as a powerful five part photo play on social evils. It argues the film sobers audiences by showing harsh realities of abortion and its consequences. It praises the screen's direct impact over sermons and urges reform through cinema.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chronicle
Mackay Sergeant criticized for poor treatment and recruitment role
The record notes Sergeant Mackay facing unjust pension cuts, low wages, and pressure to leave Cairns. A motion supported by Hesp Fenwick and Booker urged employing him as a district recruiting agent, citing his exceptional abilities and the need to boost war recruitment efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mackay
See Williams
Mr. Hodel
Machay
Harbour Board
Mr. Booker
Cairns
Mppene
Lane Williams
Model
Brishame
Imperial League
Melbourne
Hesp
Fenwick
Booker
Clem
J. Kirke
Williams
Carns
Arranwenanas
Licces
Mr. Young
D. McKinnon
Young
Sol Gove Band
Mitoral
Hodel Voved
Defene
Defence Department
G.ifin
Chatman
Fadel
A. Heyges
Urvinebank
R. D. Re
Miussim
W. Gates
Herberton
W. C Gvir
Gordomvale
Rev. J. Rice
Babinda
S Smallwood
Mareepa
A.S. Booker
The Unicorn Shown to Mixed Audiences Across Nations
The play The Unicorn has been exhibited to audiences in England and America, provoking varied reactions. Big men remained silent, women cried, and girls watched with white faces as a great moral drama about the work girl’s sin and suffering unfolded on the screen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norance
England
America
Sim Maeda
Ina Bey
Sugar block and dairy farm offers from Cairns area
HODELS LIMITED advertises 2 acre sugar blocks for sale near Behana tor and 15 acres near Kuranda on main Herberton road with timber and pastoral potential. Also lists a 300 acre sugar farm on Mulgrave river, a 4 acre lot near Mines site, and a 657 acre Kuranda dairy and timber blocks with good residence and equipment. Very easy terms offered on blocks and farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hodels Limited
General Commission
Lake Street
Cairns
Behana Tor
Clohesy
Barron River
Kambul
Kuranda
Herberton Road
Clohesy Rover
Mulgrave Rivers
New Cemetery Road
Milie Street
North Queens
Maebaiss Acres
Oaklands
Kurays
Students Prepared for University Scholarships Examinations
The statement notes students are ready for university scholarships and both senior and junior university examinations as well as all entrance examinations for professional fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juce Island
Commonwealth and
State Public Services
Pharmacy
Den‘tistry
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SUSY
Cairne
Atherton
Irvinebank
MT. Garnet
Austral
Cranch & Gordon
Spence ST. Grocers
P.O
Ambulance
Entertainments
Stor Io
Muriel Ostrich
Townsville
Sergeant Mackay
Havard
G. Lisha
Portland
Burns, Philp & Co.,, Ltd
Camas Pictures Ltd
Charlie Chaplin
Triangle
Whittick
Chaplin
Caines
Charles Trst
Carpthet
Edma
Campbell
Charles
Edna
Receaust
Vernon Castle
Terpsichory
Leo White
White
Pelee
Soffcers
Magdalene
Comine
Northern, Herald
Tre Rostra
Terence O'Rourke
Pittarpd Aboore
Christian Brothers
ST. Joseph’s College
Brisbane
Ceensland
College Hill
Moreton Bay
College Creek
St. Joseph's College
Nudgee
Saids Ress
Alor Fone
Costin
Mareeba
Weite
Lpese Fai
Aire
Fann
Lama
Genel Printing
Olin
St. Carran
North Queensians
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